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When people think of French cuisine, several ingredients come to mind: bread, butter, sugar, meat. Several dishes also come to mind: quiches, crêpes, ratatouille, casseroles au gratin, cheese platters. And thanks to my study abroad experience, I can verify that these gastronomic generalizations are apparent in everyday French life. Why yes, the French do eat all of these wonderful, scrumptious things, and they eat them often—but in small portions. The idea we have in our minds of the French methodically eating […]

My mom has been raving about the “cutest little authentic French café” back home for the longest time so I knew I would try it out when I went back home for spring break. She bragged about the divine pastries and lovely espresso drinks so I figured I’d give it a shot because when do I ever say no to anything related to France? Funny story, actually. It turns out that I had passed this cafe once before because I […]

Right around the corner from my place, Ceci-Cela is a lovely French café and pâtisserie. Since I have been in SoHo, I have gone there a handful of times. My editor is a big fan as well. This quaint and charming café showcases a wide array of delectable, tempting French pastries in its window. When you walk in, you’re greeted by friendly baristas, adorable signs, romantic Parisian songs and even more scrumptious sweets. There’s also a seating area in the […]

Now here’s a café with a cause: Housing Works. Housing Works is actually a non-profit organization with twelve thrift shops and one bookstore cafe. Dedicated to the fight against AIDS and homelessness, the charity directly benefits New Yorkers living with these two conditions. On a typical Yelp search for touristy yet local coffee shops, I discovered this gem. It wasn’t until I sat at a table and checked my surroundings that I became aware of the story behind it. Luckily, […]

As a switch from my typical SoHo Coffee Pot morning latte, my editor once recommended Aroma Espresso. If she didn’t come in with Dean & DeLuca, she usually brought Aroma Espresso, so I surmised that it was fairly reliable. Although I did enjoy SoHo Coffee Pot because it was right downstairs and well-prepared, I wanted a change of scenery. As fate would have it, SoHo Coffee Pot closed temporarily due to pipe issues. It was time to venture to a […]

Left to Right: Me, Tim Gunn, Sarah Bochicchio Last night, I did what any cosmopolitan Manhattanite would have done on a typical Wednesday: a private gourmet dinner hosted by Tim Gunn to showcase Nespresso’s Holiday 2013 Collection. Oh, the perks of working for Haute Living! As I walked up to the event’s suite on Broadway, I experienced an eerie feeling of déjà vu. Then it finally hit me once I noticed the stunning exposed brick wall and open layout. I was […]